Intern - Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting

About the role#

This internship provides practical experience within the Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) corporate accounting group. The role is designed to support students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field by offering guided development across external reporting, internal reporting, financial planning and analysis, and information technology. This is a temporary, full-time position running from May through August 2026.

What you'll do#

• Report, analyze, and interpret financial, regulatory, and operating data for management and corporate accounting functions.
• Support accounting close deadlines by analyzing financial data, completing journal documentation, and preparing reports.
• Research and interpret financial statistics, variances, and accounting reports.
• Prepare work papers, schedules, and responses to data requests to support SEC reporting.
• Assist in the review of financial statements for non-registrant subsidiaries.
• Present research results and recommendations through written and verbal formats, utilizing software to prepare charts and graphs.
• Assist in the coordination of the annual consolidated 10-year financial plan and monitor monthly financial transactional IT general accounting operations.
• Participate in the research and documentation of accounting and SEC reporting issues.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to utilize computer systems for data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and accounting principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience with presentations.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, including demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments concurrently.

Location & details#

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
• Term: Summer 2026 (May–August).
• Modality: On-site.
• Status: Paid, full-time internship.